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CHAPTER ".

Three weeks had elapsed and yet
| remained a guest ut the Gosman
farmhouse. Bob and | spent much
of our time fishing, but | didn't
want to fish. Fish, the mischief
Talk about fishing 70 Il man who is
almost on the verge of dropping on
the ground and kicking in the agon-
les of fatal love! The girls attention
had lot abated, but, hang it, | could
not see that they had increased. |
couldn't fool along this way. | was
determined to bring the case to IL
trial.
Late one afternoon while mop
ing" in the woods near the house,
met I.anette, who, with Il handful Of
wild flowers, was returning home
from a neighborhood visit On my
part, | don't think that the meeting
was altogether accidental
81 saw some beautiful flowers ovel
here the other day said /. "ComC
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Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed Your anne
tite is poor, you are bothered with Il,ad-
ache, you are iidgctty, nervous, and zen
orally out OF sorts, and want to byar, nm
Brace up, but not with stimulants. spring
medicines, or bitters, which have for
their basis very cheap, bad whiskev. and
which stimulate you for an hour. and
then leave you in worse condition than
before; What you want is an Alternative
that will purify your blood, start healthy
action of Liver and Kidneys, restore vonr
vitality, and give renewed health and
atrength.. such medicine you will find
in Electric Bitters, and only 80 cents a
bottle at Smiths drug store. a
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Their Busines Booming

Propably no onething has caused such
Il general revival of trade at all Drug
Stores as their giving away to their GUS
toners Of so many free trial bottles of DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
Their trade is simply enormous in this
very valuable article from the fact that
it always cures and never dissapoints,
Coughs, Bolds, Asthma, Bronchitis.
Group and all throat and lnng diseases
quickly cured. You can test it before
buying by getting trial bottle free, large
size ST. Every bottle warranted. For sale
at Smiths drug store, Newark, Del =
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to find out, so, accompanying hop
to his room, related the clrcum-
stances of the train robbery aud
showed him my watch.
"Why, it is Just like miner ne ex-
claimed. "Same initials too. Well
ii is strange surely"
$50 strange, Bob that l don't
understand it. Tell me where you
got your watch. OF course it is no
business of mine, but ! would like
to know"
Il got it from Il friend.
"Yes. Bob, but why were you en-
barrasssed when | asked you con-
cerning it?"
For few momrnts he renamed
silent. A cloud crossed his lace
Passing his hand over the face, as
though he would rub the cloud
away, he said:
"One of the best friends ever
had was James l.. Harmon. This
watch once belonged to him. One
night he took it off and gave it to
me in payment of a gambling debt
l took it jollingly, intending to re-
turn it, but the first thing | saw up
on taking up the morning paper
next day, was that james had been
killed while in saloon. The hor-
rible affair occurred short time
after he left me-
"Bob you will never know what
relief you give me-"
"How SOP"
Irelated my suspicious. Helaugh-
ed in genuine appreciation and said
"You don't know me, John. | haven't
the courage to rob beehive, much
less railway train, but really am
glad that you no longer regard me a
robber and that you do not necessar-
lily believe your property to be in
danger of stealthy removal when l
am around
Il know one thing Bob.
"What's that?'
"You are the best fellow | ever
met"
Il 4 - e
Lanette and | were married by
good old parson who talked through
his nose. Everybody seemed to be
happy. although the old gentleman
walked with his hands behind him.
The old lady wept smoothly and
without flaw, but still looked like
a piece of china.- Arkansar 1fareler.
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SEE OUR WINDOW.

$1,000 e: =: e.; : ::. , : : = = : =
Handsome Anwool Fancy Plaid Chevo Suits
Anwioo Mixed Cashmere Suits.
$1,000 =: ) =: = : T.: ::: :, : e: ' : ::
T Al-woo Mixed Plaid Cashmere Sack Suits
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The Best Salvc in the world for Cuts,
Bruises Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhenm, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains.
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and pos
itively cures Piles, or no pay required.
j is guaranteed to give perfect satislac-
tion, or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. Forsale by Beaton Smith, drug
gists, Newark, Delaware.
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ing but COW quietly grazing.
wondered if l were not in duty
bound to run against Il tree and kill
myself. was a fool-but | was so
deucedly happy.
CHAPTER V.
Our engagement was not kept
secret. The old gentleman readily
gave his consent, declaring that
Lanette's choice was his choice. Mrs.
Gosman had very little to say, but
shimmering like a piece of satin,
said she had no objection to me.
One day about two weeks from
the time appointed for our urmarriage,
| decided to go over and catch few
trout. Bob was not at home, and
as the distance was too great for
Lauette to walk, concluded to go
alone.
"You must be back by four o'clock, "
said Lanette.
But how am to know? | have
no watch"
Couldn't you take the clock
under your arm?"
"IIardly,"
wait. Bob has watch up stairs.
He never wears it, but don't suppose
he would care if you were to take it.
Just wait II minute, and I'll wind it
up and set it"
A few moments later she returned
with the watch. ! could scarcely
repress an exclamation; 81. l.. II"
engraved on the case. | said no.
thing, but after leaving the house |
examined the watch. 1t was mine,
Enthusiastically. Could it be possible
that Bob was one of the train rob-
bcrs? | was so disturbed that, tax
ing no interest in fishing, soon re-
turned to the house. As | neared
the gate | saw that Bob had return
ed. Seeing me, he came forward
and said.
'Lanette tells me that she let you
have my watch
"Yes, here it is
"Of course it is safe in your hands,
but"
But WHAT" | asked.
"Oh, nothing
Seems to be an excellent time
keeper, Bob. Where did you get it?"
"Oh, by the way of a chance" he
replied, but | could see that he was
confused. "Ah," thought l, that
night us | lay in bed, "that is doubt
lets one reason why you deserve the
name of Wild Bob. Marry the sister
of an outlaw? | shuddered Yes,
could marry her, even though she
were an outlaw herself. 1t was my
duty though to have Bob arrested.
What Il thought! 1t would almost
kill his parents. 81 will wait until
after we are married. mused, "but
| must discharge my duty
The very next morning, upon tax
ing up newspaper, saw that one
of the Missouri train robbers had
been captured. HE had in his pos
session. continued the account, "a
number of valuable watches. When
asked why he had not disposed OF
them, he replied he was afraid that
such a step might lead to his detec-
ton, and that it had been his inten-
ton to leave the country and sell
them. The chief fpolice, ofSt. Louis
requests that those who lost watches
during the late train robbery in this
State. will please furnish him with
description of property"
Although | was satisfied that Bol
had my watch, yet | wrote to the st
Louis chief of police, and to my in
finite surprise received a few days
later my watch. Now l could see
difference, though very slight, be
tween my watch and Bob's but
could not account for the same ini
tials, This thought puzzled me- VIII,
should he have shown such embar
rassment when / asked him wher
he got the watch? l was determined
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About two years after my exper-
icnce with the robbers, | went on Il
summer vacation to Wisconsin.
One day, while threshing II little
trout stream, | met young gentle
man to whom-as he was engaged
in the same pastime, and as he had
caught nothing-I became attracted.
He was tall, graceful young man,
quick-witted, and with n face inn
pressively handsome. We sat in the
messy shade and ate lunch together.
We talked for an hour, and then,
like American citizens, introduced
ourselves. This is an American
characteristic. An Englishman
must know your name before he
will exhibit the slightest interest in
you, but an American must become
acquainted with you before he cares
10 KNOW your lluille.
"My name is Robert Gosman,"
said he, when | had delivered my
cognomen, "but | am known as
Wild Bob. l don't know why, for
no one ever sees me in hurry.
Here's some very fair cabbage pick
le."
"Call you Wild Bob because you
are not wild, probably" l replied.
"The members of IL certain bar in
Arkansaw, call me Coldwator John
though | don't now remember that
| have ever shown any marked pre-
dilection for cold water. Pickle is
first rate"
Say, Hablett, | live about three
miles from here You haven't any
thing to do particularly, have you ?'
"Well anything l have to do do
it particularly"
81 mean have you anything par
ticularly to do ?"
"No."
"Well, suppose you go home with
me. You will find the folks to be
very agreeable. It's no boarding
house, understand ?"
As the boarding-house which ]
had secured was hardly up to the
standard of appetite, to say nothing
of association, agreed to accompa
ny Mr.. Gosman.
CHAPTER III.
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SPECIAL INVITATION SALE

Not mark down, but invitation that you will not be slow
accept We want to become acquainted with you who have
never been in store. So put prices on Mems and
desirable Suits (mae this and just i'll soc lower than
you before heard of for lstclss goods All
own reliable make Full lines No broken lots odds and
ends
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-25

In our Furnishing Goods Department we are
selling the braided edge Genuine Mexican Ham,
mocks at Csc. each. We have them in plain white
and fancy colored cords. These goods are selling
elsewhere at $1.50. We sell frst-rate, strongly
made Hemp Cord Hammocks for Tic. You can
not buy them in other stores for less than $1.25.
Now, while we're talking about things in our
Furnishing Goods Department, we'll just say that
this one department of our business is really a
store within store so complete and perfect is ts
assortment and variety of goods. We sell more
Mems Furnishings of every description than any
three exclusive stores in Baltimore combined
We are Importers, Manufacturers and Buyers, and
sell at prices lin many instances) less than small
dealers have to pay for their goods. The great
success of our Furnishing Department is fully es-
tablished in the fact that our business in this
branch alone has increased three fold since last
January. Stock includes goods from ordinary up
to the very finest qualities. Shirts, Collars, Cuffs,
Hosiery, Underwear, Neckwear, Gloves, Umbrel-
las, in fact everything that you would expect to
find in first-class establishment, and more too.
MABLEY Il CAREw.
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How to Beat Poverty.

From the Lancaster raj ETdmaner.
The effective way for every man to fight poverty
is to fight it on his own account. In the fight
against poverty each man may get on by depend
ing on himself, never by leaning on others. 1t is
matter of application, industry, intelligence and
ceaseless perseverance, with temperate and eco
nomica living; and to this end the fewer associa-
lions one joins flor all societies takes up time and
money! the better.
The thing that the man does for himself is the
best thing that counts. He has then the whole
benefit of all that his energy and intelligence can
secure. He develops his individuality and finds
resources in his independence. He is not mised
by the mirage of proft-sharing and SO is not sub
jected to loss-sharing As an independent unit
he is positive factor, but as "jiner" he is lost
in the mass.
He who depends on societies or on laws for sup
port or assistance will find hindrances, not helps.
The only effective remedies against poverty are
those which each man may provide for himself;
the only prohibitory liquor law of any value is the
one that each individual may enact and enforce
in his own case. The idea of "paternal govern
ment is going so far that in these times it seems
to be thought that laws and societies can and must
take care Of the man, leaving him nothing to do
but to put his effort into the common fund, with
the assurance that he will be able to draw out more
than he puts in. In the name of common sense
there ought to be continual protest against IRA
tional communism, which is merely the philosophy
of dependence and failure.
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From the Baltimore Evening News"
THE MARYLAND INsTITUTE-THE FINE OLD
BUILDING IN A BRAN NEW DREss.-Persons who
have passed by the. Maryland Institute lately
have been struck by the transformation in the
appearance of the building produced by the re-
painting of the entire structure in attractive and
tasteful colors. One of the officials Of the Inst-
tute stated to Nea0s reporter that therenovation
the appropriation recently made by the Mayor
and City Council of Baltimore. The work was
done under the personal supervision and direc-
ton of Mr.. Theodore Oster, inspector of building,
and only the very best material was used. The
paint used was that manufactured by the New
Jersey Enamel Paint Company, the excellence Of
which has become known to the public through
the fact that it has been also used upon the amer
lean and San buildings, Fords Grand Opera
House, the Carrollton Hotel and many other con-
spicuous structures. Mr.. Oster was requested
by the president of the Institute and several of
the directors to use this paint when the appro-
priation was made. He was at first disinclined
to acquiesce in the suggestion, owing to the fact
that he did not believe in ready-mixed paints
His opposition arose from the fact that he had
experienced the worthlessness of many articles
put upon the market under the name of ready
mixed paints some of which were limitations of
the article suggested by the Institute officials,
and none of which were satisfactory to gentle
man so thoroughly capable of judging the excel
lence of paint as Mr.. Oster. When, however,
his attention had been called to the buildings
mentioned above and he had seen q practical
demonstration of the qualities of this paint, he
consented, with his usual courtesy, to the wish
Of those who had urged him to use the article,
and the result has more than equalled the antici-
pations of those who had urged the use Of this
paint.
Mr.. c. P. Knight, No. I'll E. Lombard street,
new number), who is the general agent here,
stated to a Necs reporter that he had been SELL
ing the paint since 1871, and that in not single
instance had it failed to give satifaction to his
customers. He also stated that sample cards
showing the different colors were furnished
gratis, on application to him by mail or in person.
The numerous large buildings upon which the
paint has been used are an ample guarantee OF
its exceptional merit, and it will pay anyone who
proposes to do any painting to consult Mr.. Knight
before having the work done.
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READ THIS!
READ THIS!

Mr.
yande
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From the Baltimore County Union"

From the "BaltimOre County UnIOn.'
THE NEW JERSEY ENAMEL PAINT.-This arti-
Gle has been on the market in Baltimore since
1871 and is handled by the sole general agent, Mr..
Chas. P. Knight, No. 211 East Lombard street,
new number). 1t has been used extensively on
public and private buildings and the best testi-
monial to the general excellence of the article
is the fact that it has never failed to give entire
satisfaction. None but the best materials are
used in compromising the Enamel Paint and
wherever it has been applied the general excel
lence of the work and beauty of finish show for
themselves, and any person of experience needs
no better evidence as to its utility and value.
These paints-all colors, which are shown upon
sample cards-are put up in gallon cans and
as compared with the ordinary paints in the
The Enamel Paint is of uniform quality and Mr..
Knight, the sole agent in Baltimore, handles i'm
mense quantities of it, showing that it is not new
to the public, but is really stable article, the
demand for it increasing with each year. Many
of the finest buildings in Baltimore have been
covered with this paint and where properly ap-
piled it has never failed to give entire satisfac-
ton. The residence of FL. G. Longnecker, in
Towsontown, has lately had two coats of this
paint applied to it and the manner in which 1T is
covered and the excellence of the finish speak for
themselves. Those who propose doing any paint
ing are invited to inspect this house and see for
themselves that everything we have said about
the Enamel Paint is facts. We have no hes1ta-
ton in recommending it.
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Miscellaneous.
Mab|ey & Carew's
CHIT-CHAT.
Miscellaneous.

Yes, we will help you to keep cool during these
hot and languid days of summer. Why are we in
business if it is not to provide for the comfort and
dress of our patrons? You will find q marvellous
stock of seasonable goods at our store. Light
weights in neatest, most attractive and stylish
patterns all sizes. Can fit the largest men up to
so inches breast measure. Summer goods for
Men, Youths, Boys and Children. Materials that
are new and attractive. Better qualities and bet
ter made garments at prices Is to 80 per cent less
than are named by any other concern in Baltimore.
In the line of Summer Goods we keep in stock an
abundant assortment of genuine and imitation
Seersuckers, Drap D'Ete, Suitings in Linen, Al
pacas, Mohairs, Crinkled Coats, Pongee Silk Coat
and Vests, Serge Suits, Linen Duck Suitings,
Light Worsteds, White Vests, Office Coats, Busters,
&c. We couldn't begin to tell you how literally
we have provided for your wants during the sum-
mer season. Well only say you'll not be disap-
pointed for we are bound to have just what you
want. MABLEY CAREw.
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NoTE-If you wish to buy Furnishing Goods at
prices fully Is per cent less than are charged else
where in Baltimore, send for our Furnishing Goods
Price List.
We must say few words to you about our Chill
dren's Department. We have made almost life
long study of every feature connected with the
production of Juvenile wearing apparel. The
great care we take in the manufacture of chill
drens clothing, the judgment we exercise in select
ing materials, the immensely of our display and
the wonderful variety of goods we keep in stock,
all combine to rank us First in this department
as we are leaders in every other branch of our
business We will not bore you with long
enumeration of goods and prices, but we will and
do extend cordial invitation to every parent to
visit this model department whenever you come
to the city. Our Boys and Children's Hat De-
partment is also another interesting feature of our
business. We have introduced every new style
this season in Children's Straw Hats and sell at
prices fully third less than you'll have to pay at
Hat Stores. MARLEY CAREw.
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Complete Base Ball Outfit, consisting of Bat,
Ball, Belt and Cap, presented with every Suit sold
in our Children's Department.
Make our store your headquarters when you
visit the city. Packages checked free at our first.
floor bundle counter. Strangers, visitors, and
everybody always welcome to examine goods
whether purchasing or not
Send US your name and address and we will
mail free our interesting fashion book, "Correc'
Dress" also rules for self-measurement and set Of
handsomely colored frosted cards.
MABLEY & CAREw,
Baltimore and Light Streets, Baltimore, Md.
April 2.-3m.
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From the Baltimore" American."
Owing to the want of space, produced by the
great pressure upon our colurans in reporting
the proceedings of the different committees rel
alive to the reunion of the Society of the Army
of the Potomac, recently held in Baltimore, we
have been unable to call the attention of our
readers and the public generally TO the new
spring dress of THE AMERICAN building, except
to announce we had given the contract to Mr.. u
p. Knight, No. I'll East Lombard street new
number). The paint used on the building is the
liquid enamel paint, made by the New Jersey
Enamel Paint Company, which has been sold IN
this market for fourteen years, and endorsed by
our late Mr. Charles G. Fulton and by many rep
resentative men of our city, such as Mr. John D.
Gilman, president of Second National Bank Mr.
Jacob Hartman, president of the Metropolitan
Savings Bank and Washington Fire Insurance
Company: Thomas j. Myer, of Thomas j. Myer
& Co.; J. d. Mallory, of Reuter- y Mallory Arm
strong, Gator & Co. and many others. The selec-
ton and combination of colors were painted on
a drawing of the building and submitted to Gen.
Agnus for his approval in advance OF the work,
and we are most happy to say they have come up
to our expectations, and we cordially invite the
public to inspect the same. For SeaShOre work,
which is so very severe on paint, 1t has some
splendid endorsements, and we suggest, for the
benefit of our patrons, to write Mr.. Knight Tor
sample cards and testimonials.
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Mechanic Arts,
BAIT MORE, NOVEMBER 9TH, 1886.

lstitute of the merits of the Liquid Enamel Palnt
Institute Building am happy to say, after care1u
ppears rs-cass in every particular and fully Justl
rs, JOSEPH Nj. GUSHING, fresiuenU'
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It Cost Him a Pretty Figure.
Hagersto,on Mail.

Geo. W. Miller, who was arrested some months
since as Bohemian oats man and turned out to
be the man who had previously swindled one Of
our farmers, Mr.. Michael Welty, out of 1000 al
another game, deposited as bail for his appear
ance certified check for $4,000. Having failed
to appear at the last term of Court the money was
forfeited to the State, less a commission of pei
cent. to the Sheriff for collection. Mr.. Welty
gets nothing.
The Washington critic., 1887-07-02
In aIemorIam, s,hn n. Norris.

The memorial tritdte to the late Hon.
John E. Norris, prepared under the immedi-
ate supervision OF his son, James l.. Norris,
esq, has just been Issued from the printing
house of Mr.. r. o. Polkinhorn, and Is a
very handsome and tasteful publication. 1t
contains we'll written sketch Of the life OF
Mr.. Norris; also many tributes OF esteem
and respect to the deceased from the press
and personal friends, besides being adorned
with an excellent frontispiece portrait OF
this widely known and exemplary citizen.
Copies Of the memorial can be had on ap.
pllcatlon to Mr.. James L. Norris.
The Washington critic., 1887-07-02

V,BE BLUE MT. HOUSE, WESTERN
i Md. X. r., " now open. Terms, 81 and
s3.t0 per day, Special rates by the week. For
terms apilytoJ. +. SHANNON, Manager; also
of The Carrollton, baltimore, Md.
EREAT FALLS HOTEL, Great
VI Falls, Md. j. W. CARROLL, Proprie'
tor. Beautiful scenery; fine bass fishing.
Upon the Mountains Brow.
DEER PARK AND OAKLAND,
TWIN RESORTS OF THE ALLEGHANrEs.
5000 Feet Above the sen.
SEASON OPENS JUNE 23D, 1887.
SEASON OPENS JUNE 23D, 1887.

uOTEL HENLOPEN,
III REIOBUTH BEACH, Delaware
Through express trains daily. Opens June
%. j. II. THOMPSON, Proprietor.